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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

watering tank ought to be housed.
They would afford many tons of ice.
such as it is, and fill large sized barn
A fire broke out in the meat market
building belonging to H. A. Knight, on
Thursday last, Tut it was soon and
easily put out with the new patent fire
extinguisher. Defective chimney was
alleged to be the cause of the blaze.
Had the fire got under Roadway that
day there is no telling how much prop
erty would have been destroyed.
The second of the month, or Candle
mas day, found the ground hog with a
clean night gown on, and he came to
the mouth of his winter residence, took
one square look and saw his shadow,
and retired for good six weeks sleep
in warmer quarters. The sun shone all
day at this place.
Mrs. Morris Fancher has gone to
gypsum City to visit her daughter.
1t is reported that our former towns
man, Edward Engle, has married rich
heiress.
DR.. Thos. n. Gum has moved his
Office fixtures to the rooms over Howe
Bros. He has large practice and is
one of the most successful doctors to
treat case in this part of the state.
His last difficult case is that of one, Mr..
Osborne, arelative of John Martz. Mr..
Osborne froze his feet and hands badly
recently, and the doctor told him in the |
commencement, that in the condition
which he found him, that amputation
of the eXtremities would probably be |
the result. The doctor has fine set of |
instruments and may look back over |
his record with pride. He is graduate |
of the University of Vermont.
The school meeting was adjourned |
until next Saturday at 2 o'clock D. M. |
Mrs. Dobbins, who lives in the |
eastern part of the city, is suffering
from an attack of blood poisoning.
There are but small number of |
strangers, who usually visit 1.-The
Golden Belt'' at this season, and no
land is being sold at present.
Erwin Fancher has a fine lot of new
tools and will fix and repair anyone's
watch, or clock, at short notice, and
very reasonable charges.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
Minutes of Teachers Institute.

The teachers institute held at
Hearts Content school house, Feb. 5,
1887, was called to order by the Vice
President J. H. Engle. The music not
being present the first in order was
prayer by Rev. Humphrey, of the
Christian church. Next came the
election of secretary pro tenn, foil
ed by the address of welcome by r. o.
Southworth, which was ably responded
to by E. R. Potter.
D. F. Shirk was first on the program
with highly instructive and entertain
ing essay on GLOW to interest and en-
courage Indifferent or discouraged
pupils" c. II. Lowrie followed with a
few well chosen remarks setting forth
the idea that a teacher should make
himself useless to the pupil. Remarks
were then made by E. r. Potter, o. G.
Ellsworth, and Rev. Humphrey.
While waiting the arrival of dinner we
were favored with recitations by Mr..
Potter and Miss Belle SINNERS, and
music by Miss Mary and Wallace Early.
All did justice to the abundant dinner
provided and enjoyed themselves fully.
Rev. Humphrey led the afternoon
session with an able argument in favor
of a broad and liberal education and on
the practicability of our county schools.
He was followed by remarks by Messrs.
]. S. Ford, D. F. Shirk, o. G.. Ellsworth,
G. H. Lowrie, J. II. Neisley and R. o.
Southworth.
The order in which the mental facul-
ties are developed was ably illustrated
by Prof. Graham, seconded by Mr..
Shirk and Rev. Humphrey. A vote of
thanks was rendered Prof. Graham and
Rev. Humphrey.
The evening session was well attend
ed though but few teachers were present.
The program was well carried out.
Mr.. Ford gave an excellent address on
the vital needs of our school system.
His opinions met with hearty response
from every teacher and most of the
patrons and friends present. The num-
Der of teachers present during the day
was thirteen. The institute adjourned
to meet March 9Th, the place to be an
nounced hereafter.
SECRETARY PRO TEN
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
Logan Laconics.

Considerable interest is taken in the
advance of the Santa Fe branch
Many Loganites will find employment
in the constructing parties.
John Toule and wife, of Hope, were
visiting friends in this vicinity last
week. Mr.. Toule has been in the U
S. A. on the frontier for several years
They leave soon for their home in Cali
fornia.
Interesting institutes were held al
Maple Grove, January 22nd, and Wal
nut GROVE, February 9Th. The un.
pleasant weather upon both dates, how
ever, reduced the attendance. 1t is
frequently difficult for teachers to pro-
cure transportation ''across country tC
the Institutes they would like oattend
Some of our farmers are hauling corr
from Abilene to feed 70 their fattenine
stock. 1t is hoped that the yield OF
this cereal will be greater this year than
last.
Messrs. Stauffer and C. H. Merrill, OF
Abilene, are doing excellent work in
their schools in east Logan. The gen.
tlemen are good horsemen as well as
good teachers, and take a flying gallon
up to the metropolis every week.
The German Methodists have been
holding revival meetings at their place
of worship on Lyons creek. There has
been considerable interest aroused by
their efforts.
Several farmers intend to take into
each of their families, boy from the
company which the Children's Aid
Society will send out from New York
John Taylor Sr. is back at Gold Hill
after trip to Cincinnati.
A forenoon's hunt by local Nimrod
resulted in bagging four chickens, three
jack-rabbits, six quail, and two cotton.
tails. Pretty well, Gus, for man with
an old musket and no dog.
We saw, few days ago, the great
moral and religious weekly, the Re.
FLECToR, used in the reading class OF
one of our schools, as substitute fol
the undigestible reader. The exercise
seemed to be something practical.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

AT the last term of court, in October,
1856, Gus. Hansbrough, proprietor of
the Bon Ton hotel in this city, was
found guilty of the illegal sale of liquors.
His sentence was suspended until the
present term on account of the serious
illness of his wife. On Tuesday morn
ing last, the court gave the sentence,
which was 5000 fine and cost of trial,
and sixty days imprisonment in Jail.
Mr.. Hansbrough doesn't propose to ac-
cept his sentence, and on Tuesday
evening, ]. G. Mohler, his lawyer, left
for Topeka, where he will secure an
arrest of sentence until the case can be
tried in the Supreme court. Mr..
MOhler will be assisted by the cele-
brated lawyer, Tom. Fenlon.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

In the Supreme Court case of Ida \.
Hendricks VS.. the City of Abilene, the
Judgment for the plaintiff was affirmed
last week, the amount being $4,000.
"a stitch in time saves nine" and had
the sidewalks of the city been in proper
shape three years ago, when Miss Hen
bricks sustained her injuries, the city
would not now have this amount to pay.
The present conditions of things is
much better, but still there are several
jumping off places about town which
should be given proper attention, be-
fole any more accidents occur, and the
city subjected to more unnecessary cost.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

During the cold snap of last week,
John Osborne, a real estate agent of
this city, living at the corner of Ninth
and Olive Sts., was found in the coun-
try near Junction City, nearly frozen to
death, his arms and legs being in bad
condition. He was taken to his sisters
residence in Chapman, where he now
lies in a critical state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The city council met on Tuesday night
last, to consider the ordinance granting
the Santa Fe right of way through the
city. The ordinance calls for the
privilege of the road to run its track
from the eastern limits, going west on
Cottage Ave. to the Cottage, and then
west on First st. to the western limits.
A committee was finally appointed to
draft an ordinance giving the road the
privilege of the city without injuring
the property of any owner along the
route.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

AS we go to press we are informed
t. the State Encampmento of the Grand
i Twill be held in Abilene, commenc-
in5 on the Sth day of March, 1887. The
order of Commander McDivitt. conven-
ing the Encampment will be published
next week. 1t will probably last about
three days, although many of the visi
tors will doubtless remain a week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
Notice of Sale.
Graduate Rochester Y, School Embaming)
TT ND - A EER

Notice Is hereby given that On the 18TH day Of
rstrusS q :, at .0dock p. m, the an'srsign'd
viii $ tIunli; s;rt:un foy clsh- one brown
ms pony, about u ytsr cd. wAghing a'out
seven hunir ii pounds. T e aid sale 70 TAX
Ice n sas premises OF the undersigned in the
town >. Detroit, Dickinson county, state Of E IN
sas, an TIE said property to be sold 70 pay ex-
penses of keeping the same.
2s1s FRANK SsRoApE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Our merchants are already commenc-
ing to receive consignments of spring
goods. Wonder how this announce
ment sounds to our eastern cousins,
who are now wading around in snow
drifts
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

A railroad meeting was held at the
court house on Saturday last, a number
of city and county residents being
present. The delegates present ex-
pressed themselves that they would do
all in their power towards the securing
of 100000 county aid to each of the
proposed railroads, the Rock Island,
and the Chicago, Omaha s. Southern.
A committee of nine, to take charge of
the circulation of petitions. was ap-
pointed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
Chapman Items.

DIR. Barker, has moved his Office to
rooms over Howe Bros. store. The
doctor is gaining quite a large practice
and is well liked among those whom he
has occasion to visit.
The railroad surveyors have folded
their tents like the Arabs, and have
silently stole away.
The icebergs on the y. p. railway
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
Farm For Rent.

/ will rent my farm in Newbern town
ship, section II and 13, seven miles
from Abilene, consisting Of 240 acres,
40 acres in cultivation. Good orchard
and plenty of water. Terms reasona-
bic. Apply to
21-tf G. n. TUCKER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Don't forget DR.. Hedley's lecture
this Wednesday evening upon "Vaga-
bondiana" at the Bonebrake Opera
House. We have heard the gentleman
before, and can vouch for his giving
our people an amusing and entertain
ing evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. a. Russell celebrated
the second anniversary of their mar
riage on Thursday last, by inviting the
several members of the ladies guild of
st. Johns church to five o'clock tea.
A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all
present, who left number of presents
in commemoration of the event.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Mrs. Mary j. Reed died at her resi-
dence on Elm street in this city Sunday
last, of lung disease, at the age of fifty
one years. The funeral was held at
two o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the
residence, the remains being inferred in
the Abilene cemetery.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Our exchanges in the state, and out
of the state, are helping the REFLECTOR
to make known the great boom which
Abilene is now enjoying, by publishing
favorable notices of our city and county.
Thanks, brethren, for your kind words,
and if you could only come and see US,
you would realize at glance, that as to
our building boom, the half has not
been told.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

B. II. D'Huy has purchased the drug
establishment of E. II. Robinson. Mr..
D'Huy is one of our most popular bust
ness men. With his admirable qualifica-
tions we predict for him success in this
line of business, which he so thoroughly
understands.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Mrs. Mary A. Brown, mother of Mrs.
Oliver Ball, died at the latter's resi-
dence in Buckeye township, on Monday
evening last. The funeral was held
this Wednesday morning at eleven
O'Clock, the interment taking place in
the Abilene cemetery.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

In another column will be found the
advertisement of w. II. Eicholtz, the
well known funeral director and cabinet
worker. Mr.. E. has been in business
here ever since 1870, and fully merits
the patronage of ali wishing anything
in his line.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The department of music of the State
University gave pleasing concert at
the Bonebrake Opera House on Friday
night last, which was listened to by a
small audience. Our neighboring
cities must have a queer idea of our
"culchah." for we have yet to chronicle
a good attendance at any entertainment
given by talent from those cities.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Rev. Mackey Smith, of New York,
who was elected Assistant Bishop of
Kansas last Dec, did not accept, and
another convention was held in Topeka
last week, at which DR.. Thomas, of St.
Paul, Mimi, was elected.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Rev. A. A. Morrison, of st. Johns
Episcopal church of this city, was or
dained priest on Thursday morning
last, by Bishop Vail, the ceremony tax
ing place at the church of the Good
Shepherd in Topeka.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Tom Collins and John Chicken, two
well known colored men, were last week
arrested, charged with having appro-
priated articles from in front of j. B.
Cases. Their trial will take place in
Quinn's court, at which they both feel
confident of generating themselves of
the charge.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Frank G.. Bechman and Miss Ida
Stauffer, both of this city, were united
in marriage Tuesday at the United
Brethren parsonage, by the Rev. w. E..
Mosier.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Messrs. Shipe, Hawk and Kelley are
fitting up their real estate rooms on
Second st. in elegant style. The cost
of the papering alone is 800. When
completed the rooms will be the hand
soonest in the city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The local sheet which threw out ga
warning" to a new member of the
journalistic profession the other day,
should learn that the first experience
acquired by johnny Freshes" in that
line of business is courtesy. But then,
who ever heard of anybody making ga
SUI purse out Of asow's ear"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The following marriage licenses have
been issued in the last week: B. I.
Spaulding and Mrs, Ollie Lash, both of
Hope; BENZ. F. Missiner, of Bunker
Hill, and Miss Kate A. Kaufman, of
New Basil; Albert Pagenkopf and
Sophia Kohls, both of Aroma.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
Buy Embroid eries at
the red ink price at A.
E. Bishop & Co.'S.

The citizens of Abilene and vicinity
are respectfully informed that DR.. l..
NJ, Raub has resumed the practice of
dentistry at his old office, corner of
Second street and Broadway, where he
will be pleased to meet his former pat
ronS and friends. 24-1t.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
PERSONAL.

Hon. J. B. Corbett, of Russell county
spent last Sunday in town.
Editor Burnett, of the Solomon Sen
t,nel, was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Waters are a
present visiting relatives in Illinois.
Rev. Morrison is in Topeka, assistiD.
Rev.P. c. Weber in mission work there
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hurd returned
on Saturday last from trip to Chicago
Alfred Pray, prominent farmer Of
Banner township, was in town last
Saturday.
Ex-Gov. Click passed through the
city Tuesday afternoon on his way to
WaKeeney.
Emil Suffer, of Russell, spent last
Sunday with his brother Ed. in this
city.
j. C. Storey, of Kansas City, has ac-
copied the position of clerk with Croll
& Gulick, commencing his duties Mon
day last.
Captain Mcclure, prominent lawyer
of Junction City, stopped over Sunday
last in the city.
VIII Zahner has gone to Topeka,
where he has engaged himself in the
drug business.
Thos. McBratney, wife and son, Wal
ter, from Colorado, are visiting B. L.
Strother and family.
Hon. Harrison Flora came up from
Topeka Saturday last, staying over
Sunday with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gross, of David
son, Neb., are visiting at the residence
of r. j. Gross, in this city.
C. A. and II. J. Hodge returned on
Friday last from several days bust
mess visit in Kansas City.
w. B. Smith has returned from
Rochester, n. Y, where the death of
his mother occurred about a week ago.
Major Burton has returned from
Clay Center, where he put on 1.-The
Guard to large and appreciative
audiences.
Herb. Benedict, special for the Mil
waukee and Mechanics Fire Insurance
Company, has been spending several
days in town.
Mayor A. w Rice and w. B. Giles,
who have been in California several
weeks past on business trip, returned
home Friday last.
p. c. Chamberlain, the popular man
on the road for the Topeka Capital,
was in the city last week. He reports
his journal as prospecting.
G. B. Ferguson, one of the wealthy
men of Bedford, Ind, is visiting T. H.
Malott in this city Mr.. F. is thinking
seriously of locating here, which it is to
be hoped he will do.
Harrison Bonebrake, accompanied by
Charley Porter, left Tuesday night for
New York city, on a business trip.
They will also visit other large eastern
cities before their return.
A. c. Spickler, the house painter, re-
ceived telegram Friday last announc-
ing the death of his brother. VIM, L.
Spickler, at Lebanon, Ohio. He left on
the noon train the same day to attend
the funeral.
r. E. Pierson, who has been visiting
his uncle, r. J. Finley, for some time
past, returned to his home in COnnecti-
cut on Monday nights train, stopping
over in Missouri en- route to buy car
load of horses.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The new apparatus of the electric
light company is now being used, and
is as handsome machinery as we ever
set eyes upon. A trip of inspection to
the water works will well repay all who
admire fine mechanism.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The ladies of the Baptist church held
a social on Thursday night last, at the
residence of Mrs. Fred Pierce. A
goodly number were in attendance, all
present enjoying themselves thoroughly.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The electric light pipes are being
placed i'll position, and we can expect
to walk along the streets at night, in a
short time, without barking our shins,
or doing divers acts of agility.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

B. II. D'Huy is in Kansas City, lay
ing in a supply of new goods. He will
move his drug stock in the near future
to the corner room of his block, and
B. D'Huy will move the cigar store
and news stand to the present location
Of the drug store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Mine Host Fleming, of the Henry
House, is a popular landlord, and is in
stituting several Improvements, not the
least of which is a good table. The
patronage of the house is on the in
crease.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The difference between fresh milk
cow and a baby-One drinks water and
makes milk, the other doesn't. (Honi
soft qua naaly penSe).-Er.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Our magnificent park surrounded by
babbling brooks and crystal springs;
our daisy metropolitan hotel, and our
black-eyed, blue-eyed and gray-eyed,
beautiful bellies, will catch the dizzy
drummers when the spring time comes,
gentle Annie.-Herington Tribune.
Our devil is packing his grip to take
the road, so look out for him, gentle
Annie"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

A quarter section of land lying south
east of the city, was purchased on Fri
day last of John A. Harbottle by John
C. Bender, which will be used as an ad-
dition to the city, and cut up into lots.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Frank Korn, of Milwaukee, Wis, is
visiting his brother, Jacob Korn, of
Newbern township. Mr.. Korn is well
pleased with Abilene and vicinity and
may conclude to locate here.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

L. B. Johns is shortly to build an
elegant residence. Geo. W. Shaffer,
the architect, is now engaged on the
plans and specifications for the same.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The valentine fiend will shortly be in
his element, and much profanity will
doubtless be INDUCED in through his
efforts.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Already contracts have been let to
the amount of at least one million
dollars for new buildings in Abilene, to
be built this year. Truly Abilene is
the booming city of the state.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Orders for piano tuning may be sent
by mail by parties living in adjoining
towns. Terms reasonable. Address
T. E. SEwELL, Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Preaching at the Reformed church
the remainder of this week as follows ::
Wednesday evening, Rev. Mosier !;
Thursday, Rev. DR.. Welsher; Friday,
Rev. Bright, Saturday, Rev. Stauffer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

No home in Dickinson county is
thoroughly happy and content without
the REFLECTOR. Only $3.50.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

A Kankakee policeman was killed in
an alley the other night. That comes
of the foolish custom policeman have
of going ont after dark.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Mrs. H. j. Hodge is taking part in a
series of concerts at Salina this week,
which are being given for the benefit of
the Episcopal church of that place.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Rev. DR.. Welsher held highly sue
cessful series of revival meetings in
Manhattan last week. He returned to
the city on Saturday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

John Gleissner has bought a new
soda fountain, the purchase price of
which was 500.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The Bohemian oats frauds will prob
ably invade the west again this spring
and the farmers want to be on the look
out for all such swindles.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The young ladies of st. Johns church
hold social and entertainment at the
residence of Miss Allie Como this
Thursday evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

For SALE-Plymouth Rock Fowls.
Desiring to close my yard, L will sell
my fowls cheap. Enquire of
MRS. J. w. BIRCHMoRE,
Buckeye Ave-, Abilene, Kas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10
B. II. D'HUY,
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

If you wish to make money invest in
Abilene real estate.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

Anyone discovering the parties who
gave the false alarm of fire Monday
night, will be just $1,000 in pocket.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

The gymnasium excitement has sub
sided, and black eyes and bunged up
noses are less plentiful.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-10

A decided change took place in the
weather last week, and instead of sun
shine, we are having alternate vista
tons of rain and snow.